Franklin Electric cistern pumps for graywater systems Franklin Electric’s C1 Series stainless-steel submersible cistern pumps are designed for use in graywater/filtered effluent service applications April 22, 2014 It’s available in 10, 20 and 30 gpm, with a maximum shut-off pressure of more than 100 psi and a high quality 115 V or 230 V, 1/2 hp motor. Read More
Matco-Norca lead-free, chrome-plated brass fittings For use in potable plumbing applications, Matco-Norca offers lead-free, chrome-plated brass fittings. April 22, 2014 All products comply with the 0.25% average lead content on wetted surfaces in accordance with the federal Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act. Read More
Aquatherm PP-R fittings for potable water Aquatherm’s polypropylene-random piping systems and heat fusion connections are 100% lead-free. April 22, 2014 Its Green Pipe complies with national, third-party ANSI/NSF 61 (C.HOT 180° F/82° C) standards. Read More
Nu Flow assists with Florida condo pipe relining Overall, around 11,000 ft. of lining was used. Nadia Askar April 22, 2014 Pipe relining fixed cracks and holes with little destruction to walls and minimal disruption to condo residents. Read More
OBITUARIES… Irving Pryor Pryor was 99 years old. April 22, 2014 Irving Pryor, founder of SOS Products, died March 22, 2014. Read More
Recruiting, retaining employees focus of Nexstar spring meetings The two-day sessions in Phoenix, Chicago and Boston focused on the themes of marketing to prospective employees. Kelly Faloon April 22, 2014 For Nexstar members, this spring is all about building the “dream team” that contractors want. Read More
QSC: Contractors learn to take control and excel in business The QSC meeting was held Feb. 27-March 1 in Fort Worth, Texas. Kelly Faloon April 22, 2014 Plumbing, heating and cooling contractors learned how to “create their own destiny” at the Quality Service Contractors’ Power Meeting XL. Read More
Letters to the Editor—April 2014 Read letters to the editor. April 22, 2014 I applaud Peter Stafford’s efforts to raise industry awareness of the potential dangers of respirable crystalline silica and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s proposal to dramatically lower silica exposure levels Read More
BB&T Ballpark features Charlotte Pipe plumbing system The system includes Charlotte Pipe’s cast iron pipe and fittings. April 17, 2014 Stadium is new home to the Charlotte Knights minor league baseball team.Read More
BrassCraft introduces Zip-It tool to contractors The Zip-It tool is a fast and easy way to clear clogged and slow running drains. April 16, 2014 A slow sink drain can be fixed in 10 minutes or less with no tools other than Zip-It.Read More